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Leeds United take in their second friendly of this summer's pre-season tour of Australia this morning against familiar opposition.

Three days after Thursday's 2-1 win against Brisbane Roar, Jesse Marsch's side face Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa outfit in an all Premier League-clash at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

The game kicks off at 5.35am UK time and you can follow all of the developments through our coverage here

Leeds United 0 Aston Villa 1 recap

Key Events

  • 5.35am kick-off at Suncorp Stadium
  • Leeds 2-1 winners against Brisbane Roar on Thursday
  • Middle leg of three games in Australia
  • Leeds face Crystal Palace next Friday

DOUBLE SAVE MESLIER!!

25: Brilliant from the Frenchman, saves Coutinho’s spot kick and somehow keeps out the rebound with his feet too

27: Watkins is played in one on one, tries to clip the ball over Meslier but he tips the ball over the bar. Brilliant again. Villa powered through the middle after a poor touch from Koch and Coutinho played in Watkins.

Bailey smashes into Llorente

29: Into the back of his head with his arm as he tries to win a header. Llorente down

31: Marsch was not happy at all with Bailey’s challenge

32: James fires wide from close range as he looks to follow up a parried Olsen save to a Bamford drive across goal, Aaronson played in Bamford after good work from Kristensen

Great block by Koch

34: To deny Bailey in the middle of the box, Villa corner now

35: Second one cleared after the first one was cleared for another corner

Mings bashing people over

37: Roca taken down, eventually awarded a free kick.

Few challenges flying in by Villa

38: Kamara catches James late

More possession from Villa

44: Leeds more or less playing on the break but holding firm at the back

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